GoPro
HERO13 Black
Flagship GoPro with 1/1.9-inch sensor, 5.3K60 video, 4K120, HyperSmooth 6.0, HB-Series lens auto-detect, and 10m waterproofing.
$399
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Nikon
D500
APS-C sports DSLR flagship with 10fps, 153-point AF, and pro build.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2016
HERO13 Black is 8.7 years newer.
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Wins
HERO13 Black
Wins
D500
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BD500 has higher AF points / zones (153 vs 0)
- AHERO13 Black has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- BD500 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- AHERO13 Black has lower Weight (121 g vs 860 g)
- AHERO13 Black has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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HERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D500
147 × 115 × 81 mm
860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz)
HERO13 Black is 75mm narrower, 64mm shorter, and 47mm thinner than D500.
HERO13 Black is 739 g lighter than D500.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO13 Black · 81mm D500
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D500
147 × 115 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
HERO13 Black
72 × 34 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D500
147 × 81 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D500
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
HERO13 Black: mount data unavailable
D500
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
HERO13 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds HyperSmooth 6.0, 360° Horizon Lock, AutoBoost
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Weight
121 g vs 860 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D500
AF points / zones
153 vs 0 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 147, 115, 81
Card types
Adds SD, CFexpress Type B, XQD
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only D500 supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only D500 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Battery capacity — Both 1900 mAh
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
HERO13 Black
Pros
- ✓5.3K60 and 4K120 video
- ✓1/1.9-inch sensor
- ✓HyperSmooth 6.0 + Burst Slo-Mo
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –Small sensor vs Action 5 Pro
- –Fixed lens
- –Enduro battery not backward compatible
D500
Pros
- ✓10fps APS-C
- ✓Pro sports AF
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Great buffer
Cons
- –DSLR
- –APS-C
- –No IBIS
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, HERO13 Black or D500?
HERO13 Black scores 10.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for D500 — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO13 Black and D500?
HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP and D500 is 20.9 MP, so the HERO13 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the HERO13 Black and D500?
HERO13 Black does not have IBIS, while D500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HERO13 Black or the D500?
HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic. D500 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HERO13 Black and D500?
HERO13 Black weighs 121 g and D500 weighs 860 g, so the HERO13 Black is 739 g lighter.
Do the HERO13 Black and D500 record 4K video?
HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p. D500: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the HERO13 Black and D500 weather sealed?
HERO13 Black: Yes. D500: Yes.
How much does each cost?
HERO13 Black launched at $399 and D500 at $1,999. The HERO13 Black is $1,600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro and Nikon press materials.